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   constancy

   /ˈkɒnst(ə)nsi/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being faithful and dependable: "she did not think much of married bliss, yet she approved of constancy" Similar fidelityfaithfulnessloyaltytruenesscommitmentdedicationdevotiondependabilityreliabilitytrustworthinesssteadfastnessresolutionresolutenessresolvefirmnessfixednesssteadinessdeterminationperseverancetenacitydoggednessstaunchnessdedicationcommitmentapplicationstaying powerobstinacyOpposite ficklenessindecision
   • ▪ the quality of being enduring and unchanging: "the constancy of the tradition" Similar consistencypermanencepersistencedurabilityenduranceuniformityinvariablenessunchangingnessimmutabilityregularityevennessstabilitysteadinesslack of changelack of deviationOpposite unpredictableness

   Word Origin late 15th century: from Latin constantia, from constant- ‘standing firm’ (see constant).

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   The meaning of CONSTANCY is steadfastness of mind under duress : fortitude. How to use constancy in a sentence.

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   noun. the quality of being unchanging or unwavering, as in purpose, love, or loyalty; firmness of mind; faithfulness. Synonyms: devotion, loyalty, fealty, fidelity, resolution. Antonyms: infidelity, irresolution.

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   CONSTANCY definition: 1. the quality of staying the same, not getting less or more 2. loyalty: 3. the quality of staying…. Learn more.

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   Constancy is the quality of being faithful and loyal to a particular person or belief.

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   CONSTANCY meaning: 1. the quality of staying the same, not getting less or more 2. loyalty: 3. the quality of staying…. Learn more.

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   Define constancy. constancy synonyms, constancy pronunciation, constancy translation, English dictionary definition of constancy. n. 1. Steadfastness, as in purpose or affection; faithfulness. 2. The condition or quality of being constant; changelessness. American Heritage® Dictionary...

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   noun. the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation. “early mariners relied on the constancy of the trade winds”. synonyms: stability. see more. the nature of a quantity or property or function that remains unchanged when a given transformation is applied to it.

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   There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun constancy, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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    Definitions of 'constancy'. 1. Constancy is the quality of staying the same even though other things change. [...] 2. Constancy is the quality of being faithful and loyal to a particular person or belief. [approval] [...] More.

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    A complete guide to the word "CONSTANCY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.